OVER the years our borough has sadly become filthy. This was discussed at one of the council consultation meetings over twoyears ago.

The blame clearly lies with the lack of prosecution of fly-tippers and some landlords who rent their properties out to several tenants.

Even though the rubbish tip is very near, in Cranford we have the problem of uncaring tenants and landlords leaving rubbish out on the street or in the front garden only a few hours after the weekly rubbish has been collected.

This will then rot for the rest of week, creating a perfect breeding grounds for rats. Some landlords will leave old furniture, bedding, garden waste and various other items.

The mindset of these people needs to change, it can only happen through proper enforcement.